Scheduler

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scheduler to oversee critical path method scheduling using Primavera. This role involves developing execution schedules for simultaneous projects, conducting baseline reviews, and coordinating with project teams to manage risks and variances. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CPM scheduling and effective communication skills. Join this dynamic team to contribute to impactful projects that shape communities and drive successful outcomes. If you are passionate about project management and eager to take on challenging responsibilities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible workplace model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in developing and managing CPM project schedules.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method scheduling.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze detailed execution schedules for multiple projects.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess variances and risks.
• Perform time impact analyses to determine potential delays.

Skills

Primavera P6

Critical Path Method scheduling

Contract change order management

Time impact analysis

Project financial forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Bachelor's degree in project management

Tools

Primavera

Job description

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• Providing and oversee critical path method scheduling (via Primavera) to support client programs and projects including design and construction phases of work.
• Develop, update and analyze detailed execution schedules for simultaneous projects, and multi-stakeholder projects
• Develop the project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), work packages, and work package activities.
• Establish baseline schedules: conduct summary and detailed reviews of baseline durations, logic, resources, costs, cost curves, resource histograms.
• Review periodic CPM Updates, provide Primavera schedule comparison reports and detailed reviews.
• Assess and provide recommendations to resolve schedule, scope changes or delays to the Project team and executive management.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess variances, identify and assess risks, and create accurate schedule forecasts through completion.
• Perform time impact analyses (TIA) to determine the impacts of potential delays.
• Provide recommendations for schedule recovery and conduct schedule recovery reviews.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

NY, Chicago, Seattle

• Providing and oversee critical path method scheduling (via Primavera) to support client programs and projects including design and construction phases of work.
• Develop, update and analyze detailed execution schedules for simultaneous projects, and multi-stakeholder projects
• Develop the project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), work packages, and work package activities.
• Establish baseline schedules: conduct summary and detailed reviews of baseline durations, logic, resources, costs, cost curves, resource histograms.
• Review periodic CPM Updates, provide Primavera schedule comparison reports and detailed reviews.
• Assess and provide recommendations to resolve schedule, scope changes or delays to the Project team and executive management.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess variances, identify and assess risks, and create accurate schedule forecasts through completion.
• Perform time impact analyses (TIA) to determine the impacts of potential delays.
• Provide recommendations for schedule recovery and conduct schedule recovery reviews.
• Perform what-if scenario analysis.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in developing and managing CPM project schedules in Primavera.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method scheduling
• Experience in contract change order management
• Extension of Time analysis.
• Project Financial forecast skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within large and challenging Client Programs with one or more project teams.
• Effective reporting and communication skills.
• Building Construction and or project management experience
• Team player and Strong communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Building Construction and or project management experience
  
  

Compensation

Expected Salary: $95,000 - $169,290

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Professional Services

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